According to 2023 data, around 2 million people die annually from liver disease — that’s 1 in every 25 deaths worldwide.
In the United States, over 4.5 million people suffer from liver disease.
India is also seeing a rise in fatty liver and liver cirrhosis cases.
Alarming trend: Liver disease is increasing among younger people.
🏭 Why the Liver Is So Important
The liver acts as the body’s cleaning factory.
Key functions:
Purifies blood
Removes toxins
Aids digestion
Stores energy
⚠️ Doctor’s Warning: Liver Damage Is Inevitable If You Don’t Avoid This
Dr. Adrian Sznaider, a U.S. functional medicine physician, warns against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
NAFLD is not caused by alcohol but by a poor diet and sedentary lifestyle.
It affects 1 in 4 Americans, according to the American Liver Foundation.
Main Culprit: High-Fructose corn Syrup (HFCS), not oil or meat.
🚫 What Is HFCS and Why Is It Harmful?
HFCS is a man-made sweetener found in:
Cold drinks, energy drinks
Cookies, cakes, candy
Breakfast cereals
Packaged sauces, dressings, flavored yogurtConverts to fat in the liver faster than glucose.
Causes:
Gut imbalance
Fat accumulation in the liver
Inflammation and liver damage
✅ Tips to Protect Liver Health
Avoid: Cold drinks, packaged snacks, candy, sweetened yogurt, processed foods, and sauces.
Eat: Fresh fruits, vegetables, and home-cooked meals.
Hydrate: Drink plenty of water.
Exercise daily.
Avoid alcohol and tobacco.
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